Question

Do you agree or disagree with the following quotation from Life magazine on American culture in 1954: “Never before so much for so few”? Support your answer with evidence.

Answer 1

This phrase refers to the coming of age of the depression babies, those born during the 1930's during the Great Depression. As they became teenagers in the mid- to late-1940's they were able to take advantage of the postwar booming economy. These teens were able to get jobs, make money, and ultimately become consumers of the new products available. They were such a small generation that they were able to take advantage of greater chunks of the American economic boom.